Mrs. Pereschica, Mrs. Reed, and Mrs. Martin went out to eat. Their total bill was $42.75. Mrs. Reed paid $14.13. Mrs. Pereschica paid one - third of the bill. Mrs. Martin paid the remainder of the bill. Find what each person paid. Who paid the least amount of money? show your work.

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Rhys Todd

5 April, 17:09

Mrs. Pereschica, Mrs. Reed, and Mrs. Martin went out to eat. Their total bill was $42.75. Mrs. Reed paid $14.13. Mrs. Pereschica paid one - third of the bill. Mrs. Martin paid the remainder of the bill. Find what each person paid. Who paid the least amount of money? show your work.

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Carlson · Answer 1

Mrs. Reed:

Mrs. Reed paid $14.13

Mrs. Pereschica:

$42.75 - $14.13 = $28.62

$28.62 : 3 = $9.54

Mrs. Pereschica paid $9.54

Mrs. Martin:

$28.62 - $9.54 = $18.73

Mrs. Martin paid $18.73